The Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve.
India’s first national park set up in 1934 with the help of Jim Corbett, who helped define the park's boundaries. Jim Corbett was a remarkable man in his time,and we suggest you read more about him by going to the Jim Corbett page on this web site.
The Corbett National Park consists of an area of protected forest where people are excluded based on a plan drawn up in 1858.
The park was first called Hailey’s National Park, after the Governor of the time for the United Province, Malcolm Hailey.
In 1954 after India’s Independence the park was called the Ramganges National Park.
In 1957 two years after the death of Jim Corbett the park was renamed the Corbett National Park. “Jim Corbett has become a legend. He is a symbol of the hunter who turned conserver. It is right that we should remember his love of India by naming one of our foremost protected areas after him.” Rajiv Gandhi– Prime Minister of India.
In 1973 Project Tiger was launched to make a major effort to protect the now endangered tiger.
In 1974 more land surrounding the park was added.
In 1982 the Corbett National Park had further land surrounding the park protected, this area allowed for the entire eco-system to be enclosed to make it one of the best-protected forests in the world. The whole area is some 1,300 sq km today.
Some basic facts on the park: -
- It is located in the Himalayan foothills in Uttranchal State. The altitude varies from 1200 ft (400m) to some 3, 600ft (1200m).
- Time to visit is between the 15th November and 15th June each year. The park is closed during the monsoons as the rivers flood and all the bridges are washed away. The best time to visit is February to May, as the park is drier and animals congregate near the water and many trees and bushes shed their leaves, making wild life spotting easier.
We have put this information on the Internet because we had an absolutly wonderful holiday in the Corbett National Park and also because we found it difficult discovering appropriate information when we were trying to get to the Corbett National Park when in Britain. We hope this helps others to discover this wonderful national park.
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